I'm sharing here some tips I have learned over the years in preparing for a CQC inspection- both as a former practice manager, and from my role as Development Manager here at the LMC, assisting practices pre- and post-inspection.
Read What to expect on a GP inspection - this is essential...
You can expect to provide assurance that the registered manager is:
of good character
able to properly perform tasks that are intrinsic to their role
has the necessary qualification, competence, skills and experience to manage the regulated activity
has supplied documents that confirm their...
CQC Themes
LLR LMC: Jan 23 CQC themes
CQC Clinical Searches webinar
The CQC has recently delivered a webinar on clinical searches which practices may wish to review and find beneficial within the practice.
Copy of CQC clinical searches webinar
RCGP Primary Care Development Services
If...
Following our Jan 23 liaison meeting with CQC, they have highlighted the following themes:
The remote GP SpA searches continue to identify some issues. This mostly relates to the monitoring of high-risk medicines, the frequency and quality of medicines reviews, long-term condition management...
The LMC has received several queries from member practices in regards to the requirement for COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. We are looking at the best ways we can support our members practices, but at a time we are still not clear what the wording of the legislation will...
Practices are required to register to the new CQC provider portal
For practices who have experienced any difficulties in signing up, CQC have shared some top tips to get the best sign up experience:
To use the new portal you'll need to create a new account. Even if you had an account on our...
